Keeping our communities healthy

The Upstate Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to improving the communities we serve through
support of patient care, education, scientific research, and community health and well-being. Learn more about us...

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1,200+

Unique healthcare funds covering all aspects of the Foundation’s mission

$14 Million

2024 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

Recent Categories
Upstate honors John Hoepner, MD, and FustCharles LLP with President’s Award for Philanthropic Excellence
Recognized for transformational support and decades of generosity, this year’s honorees exemplify a deep commitment to advancing health care and research at Upstate.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 4:05:00 PM

Upstate University Hospital CEO named among top academic medical center leaders for 2025
Dr. Robert Corona recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for visionary leadership, innovation, and advancing high-reliability care at Upstate.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 3:58:00 PM

Rajesh Davé, MD, and Nancy Kern Eaton honored with President’s Award for Distinguished Service
Upstate recognizes decades of visionary leadership and community impact at Fall Faculty Convocation.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 11:40:00 AM

Gennady Bratslavsky, MD, to lead Walk with a Doc Sept. 13
With September being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the urologist will talk about the ABCs of prostate health.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:37:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

Upstate Walk Run for Kids
Saturday, September 27, 2025

Upstate Legacy Society Luncheon
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Call In for Cancer
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025

Community events

Shop & Give – September
Delta Sonic, Love's, Speedway, Spirit of Children

3 Rivers Cruz-in
Wednesdays through September, weather permitting

Upstate Golisano – Sweet 16 Shop and Give
View full list of local companies participating

Upstate Golisano – Sweet 16 Giving Days
Tuesday & Wednesday, September 9 & 10, 2025

Paige’s Butterfly Run Toast for Gold
Friday, September 12, 2025

Paige’s Butterfly Run NY Childhood Cancer Summit
Saturday, September 13, 2025

Lisa Smith Memorial Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 13, 2025

Dining in a Field of Dreams
Sunday, September 14, 2025

Connor’s Way Run/Walk
Sunday, September 21, 2025

Clark Burn Center Trivia
Friday, September 26, 2025

Pouring with a Purpose
Saturday, September 27, 2025

Matthews Auto Annual Walk-A-Thon
Saturday, October 4, 2025

Mountain Top Mimosas
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert
Saturday, October 18, 2025